John Galbraith Graham MBE was a renowned British crossword compiler, best known by his pseudonym Araucaria, under which he contributed to The Guardian. Born in 1921 in Oxford, he initially pursued classics at Cambridge before serving in the RAF during WWII. He returned to his studies in theology and later became a chaplain and clergyman. Graham was recognized for his innovative crossword styles and created numerous puzzles across various publications. His impact is evident in the lasting popularity of his unique clue-writing techniques and his adaptations to crossword formats.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Galbraith Graham belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Oxford, England
Cause of Death: esophageal cancer
Educated At: King's College | St Edward's School
Occupation: Anglican priest
Employers: Durham University
Awards Received: Member of the Order of the British Empire
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for February 16, 1921
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 16, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 16, 2026 |
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| Sun | 27 Aquarius 30 | 28 Aquarius 2 | 10 Gemini 37 |
| Moon | 9 Gemini 25 | 18 Aquarius 29 | 12 Aries 26 |
| Mercury | 15 Pisces 29 | 15 Pisces 39 | 2 Cancer 16 |
| Venus | 14 Aries 5 | 7 Pisces 52 | 29 Aries 44 |
| Mars | 2 Aries 39 | 19 Aquarius 3 | 18 Gemini 24 |
| Jupiter | 15 Virgo 45 | 15 Cancer 55 | 9 Virgo 44 |
| Saturn | 23 Virgo 58 | 0 Aries 12 | 18 Virgo 47 |
| Uranus | 5 Pisces 9 | 27 Taurus 32 | 9 Pisces 33 |
| Neptune | 11 Leo 57 | 0 Aries 37 | 11 Leo 24 |
| Pluto | 6 Cancer 59 | 4 Aquarius 11 | 7 Cancer 42 |
| Rahu | 0 Scorpio 31 | 9 Pisces 41 | 24 Libra 57 |
| Ketu | 0 Taurus 31 | 9 Virgo 41 | 24 Aries 57 |
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